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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1895
Page
3
In a bold feature game the Clevelands ousted the Boston club with Tenney and McGarr delivering key hits as crowds packed the Knights and Ladies event. Strong early offense set the pace while late defense sealed the win.
Cleveland at Bostor. Cincinnati at Brooklyn. Louisville at New York. Chicago at Philadelphia. St. Louis at Washington. Pittsburg at Baltimore. NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE Bangor at Lewiston. Augusta at Portland. Fall River at Brockton. New Bedford at Pawtucket. EASTERN LEAGUE Springfield at Toronto. Providence at Syracuse. Wilkesbarre at Rochester. Scranton at Buffalo.
Nearly 6500 fans, Knights Templars and ladies, saw Cleveland pound Boston 10 to 8 as Tebeau opened with a homer and McGarr, Blake, and Tenney starred. Tenney impressed behind the plate with superb throws while Nyce and McKean mishandled key balls. Boston threatened late but couldn't close the gap as McGarr logged four hits and Sullivan struggled on the mound.
Baltimore earned an 11 to 5 victory after Pittsburg failed to appear for the opener. Hoffer pitched strongly in the second game, nearly a shutout before the late errors allowed five runs. Foreman was hit hard with many passes and poor support. Attendance reached 5400 as Baltimore's defense faltered in the final two innings.
Brooklyn defeated Louisville 13 to 5 amid early protests as manager McCluskey was ordered off the grounds and refused to leave. McDermott was ejected in the fifth after a brush with umpire Burnham. Lachance and Griffin each hit a home run as Brooklyn pounded eight runs. Attendance 1,600. Daub and Burrell paired for Brooklyn. McDermott Gettinger and Spies for Louisville.
For the third straight day a ball game was halted by darkness and ended in a tie. Selbach and Scheibeck were badly hurt after colliding while pursuing a fly ball. Umpire Hurst returned to the field to a welcome reception. Washington faulted by Joyce fielding. Attendance 1500. Score details show Washington 10 0 0 4 0 9 0 0 6 notations, St. Louis 0 0 0 9 0 0 4 5. Pitchers Mercer McGuire vs McDougall Breitenstein Peitz.
Philadelphia defeated Chicago 6 to 3 in Philadelphia on August 28 as Orth scattered hits and excelled with men on base. Attendance was 4,505. The line score shows Philadelphia with nine hits and Chicago with nine errors total, Batteries Orth Clements and Terry Dona hue.
New York at Aug 28 beat Cincinnati 10 to 1 as Rosie held the team in check and Parrott wobbled. Latham, a bench warmer, argued with umpire Emilie and was ejected. Attendance was about 3,000. Hits were 12 for New York and 9 for Cincinnati with 9 errors for New York and 2 for Cincinnati. Rusie and Wilson partnered on the mound for New York, Parrott and Vaughn for Cincinnati.
In New Bedford Aug 28 the New England League rivals split two games. First game: New Bedford 2010102 00464 Fall River 011060000 13, with 13 base hits for New Bedford and 7 for Fall River. Batteries Day and Sharp. Lincoln and Rollins. Second game halted after six due to darkness with Fall River winning 9-2. Ladd and Rollins opposed Friend and Sharp. Ladd’s fast balls dominated.
Augusta Maine, Aug 28 The home eleven played strong fielding but could not solve Dilworth as Lewiston fell behind. Augusta scored in the seventh to seal the win despite Lewiston’s early defense. Final score Augusta 4 Lewiston 2 with 10 hits for Augusta and 7 for Lewiston. Errors totaled six for Augusta. Batteries Dilworth Butler Mains Rupert.
Bangor hammered Portland 17 to 8 in a game at Portland. Killeen replaced Sullivan in the third but could not change the outcome. Bangor piled up 18 base hits to Portland's 13 with 7 errors for Portland and 7 for Bangor. Batteries Gildea and Hayes for Bangor Sulllivan and Killeen for Portland Goodhart and Terrien.
In Brockton on August 28 Pawtucket crushed Brockton 18 to 8. Pawtucket used 15 hits to Brockton’s 17 and made 2 errors to Brockton’s 10. Sullivan and Yeager teamed for Pawtucket with Korwan and Shea catching for Brockton.
In Schenectady on August 28 manager Chapman moved games to fit the Dominion fair in Toronto. Payne starred for the Torontos in a tight pitchers duel as Coughlin and Springfield held Toronto to few hits after the fourth. Attendance was 600 with a 5 to 2 Springfield win.
In Buffalo on August 2 the Buffalos beat Scranton with a four run rally in the ninth. Miller started for Scranton and Herndon faltered after a strong start, allowing six runs in the second and third. Lampe relieved and held, while Buffalo tallied four more in the ninth. Attendance 1250. Hits Buffalo 12 Scranton 11. Errors Buffalo 1 Scranton 2. Batteries Herndon Lampe Urquhart Miller Johnson Schriver.
The reporting notes a close bout where Walcott and Kavény fought to a draw as referee Daly called the match even. Walcott, known for left hand hooks, showed improved strategy by mixing right hands after early exchanges. O'Brien’s quick recovery followed a clean knock as the action continued.
In a hard fought twenty round duel Walcott defeats O Brien with a decisive right blow that lands the challenger on the floor. Referee Daly cites a prior Griffin bout agreement as a factor in the decision and the crowd leaves satisfied that the better man won.
The contest opened with a 25 round plan if needed, with the hostilities underway as the gong sounded. Spectators witnessed a remarkably swift exhibition, concluding that Walcott showed clear superiority early in the bout.
The Massachusetts Bicycle Club drew a crowd that found walking beat riding as the Massa chusetts group rode a Templars route at 8 AM Tuesday. Met Wheelmen announce an open century in September and Roslindale Club lists a Sept 14 ten mile road race with fifty prizes including a Revere racer and a $35 gold watch. Entries close Sept 9 with W Otis Bullock. Simpson Assembly 169 hosts Wayside Park races Labor Day with numerous prizes from gold watches to silverware.
The current entry list for next Saturday's Nantasket Beach road race shows 122 competitors, with many runners training nightly in preparation. Handicapped Kerrison is among the noted entrants as the field intensifies.
John R. Walsh of Chicago was served with a complaint in a suit for 200000 dollars brought by United Press. He allegedly betrayed trust and violated fiduciary obligations while acting as director and treasurer of the corporation on the Teutonic's arrival in New York on August 28.
In Hastings England on August 28 the seven teenth round concluded with Teichmann defeating Tinsley in a French defense after 48 moves, Schlechter beating Schiffers in a Ruy Lopez after 48 moves, Miesses defeating Polock in a Ruy Lopez after 55 moves, and Tschigorin drawing with Albin in a French defense after 48 moves. Mason vs Lasker and Walbrodt vs Marco adjourned.
Reports from Hoboken Chicago and Marshalltown detail thefts aboard city transit and on streets. A diamond shirt stud worth 100 dollars was stolen from Dr. L F Kellough in Marshalltown while on Tremont street. William M Parslow of Hoboken reports loss of a diamond shirt stud on a Columbus avenue car near Park square. James F Stephen of Chicago reports a lady's gold watch stolen during the day. Porter A L Ford of Chicago in charge of the Pullman car Alva found his suitcase missing after leaving the car doors open at East Somerville.
Sarah Welch aged 50 of South Boston slipped from the foot board of an electric car at Kneeland and Washington streets while alighting yesterday. She sustained back and ankle injuries and was removed to City Hospital for treatment.
On Friday August 30 the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad offers a Boston Park Square departure at 9 am for Providence. Return from Providence at 6 45 pm with Rocky Point boat at 4 10 pm. Round trip fare 1 3 tickets on sale three days ahead at State House address and Park Square station. Limited tickets.
The second session of the Knights Templar Grand Encampment convened in Boston with Grand Master McCurdy presiding before 393 Sir Knights. He welcomed attendees, praised peace and prosperity, and lauded Boston as America’s front door, the cradle of liberty, and a center of chivalry. Reports showed membership gains of about 15,000 since Denver, with other financial details noted. The afternoon featured jurisprudence discussions, committee appointments, and debates on ritual and constitutional changes, with Deputy Grand Master W La Rue Thomas presiding on rules issues.
Baker's Kidney Pills are advertised as a cure for backache by addressing kidney trouble. Druggists sell them for 50 cents with a free book on kidney issues. The ad notes a Bangor Maine address for Baker Pill Co and offers a free booklet.
St Omer Commandery of South Boston held a tents reception in Marine Park for Palestine Commandery of New York. Cars formed at Masonic Hall to march to the tents led by St Omer with the Boston City Band and Palestine with the Seventh Regiment Band. Notables, ladies’ committee, and numerous knights and guests attended as the line of march was decorated and fireworks displayed.
Various commanderies visit Brockton Nantasket Newton and Lowell host receptions at Pierce Hall Gethsemane Cambridge and Wisconsin ladies entertain delegations Camelot style events include a secret grand banquet at the Vendome and a harbor sightseer throng with excursions to Bunker Hill and Cambridge About 1500 guests expected for Olivet Lynn invitees from New York Washington and Pennsylvania events wrap with Grand Master McCurdy banquet in Boston area on a holiday schedule
Joseph Murphy aged 23 was arrested by a Division 1 officer for assault and battery on Norman Fitz with a knife on Clinton Street. The home address is unknown.
At Fleetwood Park New York Aug 23 Azote the Whips gelding defeats Bouzetta and Klamath to win the free-for-all trotting race in 2 05 1 2 with a new track mark. Bouzetta second and Klamath third as Azote lowers the historic 2 06 3 4 record set by Nancy Hanks.
At Sheepshead Bay Aug 28 the program opened with five furlongs won by Maragiese and Carib second. Wernberg led six and a half furlongs with Sant Illaric second and Ajax third in 1 19 25. Geraldine’s world record improvement noted, track record also bettered. Rey De Carreres won the Futurity course Flying Stakes with Iva second and The Bluffer third in 1 11 2. Lying Dutchman captured the one mile with Patrician second and Bellmere third in 1 39 1 6. Sufficient won the one mile with Second Attempt second and Liza third in 1 40 4 5. Pepper took the one and one sixteenth miles with Kennel second and Langdo third in 1 48 4 6.
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